Bonus

n.	1.	(Law) A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as the bank paid a bonus for its charter.
	2.	An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.
	3.	Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.

Noun	1.	bonus - anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip" Synonyms: fillip
	2.	bonus - an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output Synonyms: incentive

BONUS, contrads. A premium paid to a grantor or vendor; as, e. g. the bank paid a bonus to the state for its charter. A consideration given for what is received.

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